Payroll Specialist – To – Orlando, FL

The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our unique value proposition centers around providing the best available banking and accounting talent. Most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants!

We excel at evaluating top banking and accounting talent in the market. Whether you're a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group is ready to deliver premium results.

Our community bank client is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Orlando, FL. The successful candidate will handle payroll processing, salary adjustments, payroll taxes, year-end processes, and act as administrator for employee benefit plans.

This role offers a salary up to $65K plus incentives and excellent benefits. (This is not a remote position)

• Administer payroll processing, tax filing, and benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, disability, FSA, paid leave, 401k, ESOP).
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll changes, deductions, taxes, and garnishments.
• Maintain time and attendance records, ensuring compliance with laws and best practices.
• Update deduction and leave codes in ADP as needed.
• Participate in benefit renewal meetings and coordinate presentations.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and maintain benefit records.
• Distribute benefit documents and employee communications.
• Oversee use of time off, including FMLA and leaves of absence.
• Ensure legal compliance (ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, IRS Code 125, FLSA).
• Meet tax deadlines and procedures accurately.
• Administer 401(k) and ESOP plans, including testing and record-keeping.
• Manage leave accruals and run payroll reports.
• Calculate final pay for terminated employees.
• Oversee Workers’ Compensation claims and COBRA.
• Process annual W2 and 1094/1095 forms with ADP.
• Follow all applicable laws and policies to minimize risk.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You seek to influence your development and pursue your passions. You view a job title as a starting point, not a final definition of who you are.

Skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field (preferred).
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Accounting and GL experience (preferred).
• Benefit administration experience (preferred).
• Extensive payroll knowledge, including taxes and controls.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and payroll software, especially ADP.

The next step is yours. Email your current resume and the position you're interested in to us.